Kaori Sakamoto: “On the day the team event ended, I was so nervous and stressed that my stomach got weak. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance during the 2018 Games.”
Kaori Sakamoto who claimed her fourth NHK Trophy title and second consecutive win, delighted the audience with a [...]
Ashun Yun: “I didn’t expect to be invited to NHK, so I’m happy to have another great experience after Canada. It was hard to manage my condition perfectly, but I approached it with the mindset of trusting myself and taking on the challenge.”
Ahsun Yun on her performance at the NHK Trophy original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 7th 2025 by Lee Min-jung / [...]
“My matador has a feminine role, which is rare in the real world of matadors. To emphasize this, we added a strong feminist element to the design. The matador’s cape was transformed into my skirt.” Madison Chock on her free dance costume
Madison Chock and Evan Bates on Their Free Dance Costumes original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
“We have an open dialogue. We know her well and understand that complete freedom is essential for her to achieve results. Not a single step is taken without her consent.” Massimo Scali on working with Alysa Liu
Alysa Liu’s Coach Explains Why He Lets the Skater Work the Way She Wants original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Shoma Uno: “I’ve realized that in shows making things look difficult is actually important. If you jump a quad with almost no preparation, experts will be impressed, but for first-time viewers, it’s better to make it look like a big move is coming.”
Shoma Uno Expands His Horizons as a Performer and Producer with Ice Brave 2 original source: [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “Our athletes are prepared not to rely on anything and know that no one will forgive even a small mistake. We don’t forgive them in training, so they don’t expect it from the judges either.”
Gleikhengauz on Judging: Our Skaters Are Prepared Not to Rely on Anything original source: Forbes Russia [...]
“Each time, bonds are formed with the federations, with the people who support us. It’s an honor to represent another country. I’m truly grateful that France trusts me to bring home medals.” Laurence Fournier Beaudry has been granted French citizenship
Laurence Fournier Beaudry has been granted French citizenship, allowing her to compete with Guillaume Cizeron at the [...]
Rika Kihira: “I knew Shingo was aiming for the Olympics, so I worried, ‘What if I’m not suited for this?’ or ‘I don’t want to hold him back.’ But we’ve been improving so quickly every day, and I feel like if we keep learning at this pace, we’ll get there.”
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama made their ice dance debut with a third-place finish at the Western Japan [...]
Young You: “Last year, when I had to take a break, I realized even more how precious and happy figure skating is to me, and I wanted to express my desire to regain that meaning.”
Young You on her performance at the NHK Trophy original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 7th 2025 by Lee Min-jung / [...]
“Girls with very thin bodies are surely taking weight-loss drugs, like ‘Semavik’ or ‘Ozempic.’ All I hear is, ‘This one is on it. And that one is on it.’” Mother of Elena Kostyleva on the use of weight-loss drugs among figure skaters
Irina Kostyleva, the mother of Russian junior champion Elena Kostyleva, stated that some figure skaters take [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I don’t want to lose. I’d like the next generation to wait just a few more months before taking over (laughs).”
Kaori Sakamoto secured her second consecutive NHK Trophy title with a world-leading score, advancing to the Grand Prix [...]
Junhwan Cha: “I’ve struggled with boots issues for months and couldn’t train as much as I wanted. So I’m treating this event as a step in my preparation rather than focusing on the result.”
Junhwan Cha on his performance at the NHK Trophy original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 7th 2025 by Lee Min-jung / [...]
Elena Kostyleva: “I didn’t like raising the age minimum. I won’t be able to jump quads at 25 like 17-year-old girls do. It’s much easier at a younger age, I already felt it at 14.”
Elena Kostyleva: I Didn’t Like Raising the Age Minimum — It’s Better to Move Up to Seniors at 16 original [...]
Rafael Arutyunyan: “I’m very happy for Samodelkina. Things have been tough for her, but she proved herself to be a fighter. Of course, there is still a lot of work ahead. She needs to grow in her own eyes, to develop self-respect.”
Rafael Arutyunyan: Sofia Samodelkina Proved Herself a Fighter at the Grand Prix of Japan original source: Maya [...]
Shun Sato: “My goal isn’t just to participate in the Olympics; my biggest goal is to win a medal there. I want to work hard from here to make that dream come true.”
Shun Sato delivered a personal best performance to secure second place at the NHK Trophy, earning a spot in the Grand [...]
Massimo Scali: “I got used to the fact that now dancers can skate just holding hands. But for Shibutani, it was a shock. At first, they kept asking me, “Is this really allowed? Are you sure? It looks way too simple.”
Coach Scali talks about how he reacted to the Shibutani duo’s decision to return to the sport. original source: [...]
Natalie and Filip Taschler: “We’re really enjoying our free dance because, in recent seasons, we’ve been skating more abstract programs. This time, stepping into the roles of Neo and Trinity feels exciting.”
Natalie and Filip Taschler Set to Open Grand Prix Season at NHK Trophy original source: sport.ceskatelevize.cz dd. [...]
Shoma Uno: “I always wanted to get better, even when I was competing. But that desire to improve was often limited by the need to aim for specific scores. The freedom I now feel means there are endless possibilities for what I can do, which is incredibly fulfilling.”
Shoma Uno Expands His Horizons as a Performer and Producer with Ice Brave 2 original source: [...]
Georgi Kunitsa: “We’re planning to return to competitive skating with Alena Kostornaia. Maybe we’ll compete at the end of this season or possibly next season.”
Kostornaia and Kunitsa Could Compete as a Pair by the End of the Current Season original source: Sport24 [...]
Stepanova and Bukin: “We haven’t shown everything yet or fully revealed our potential. Of course, we want to return to the stage we’ve performed on our entire lives – the international scene.”
Stepanova and Bukin Express Desire to Return to the International Stage source: TASS View this post on [...]
Lara Naki Gutmann: “The short program tells the story of Lidia Poet’s courage and strength as she fought to become a lawyer in a society where women weren’t allowed to do so. It’s about strength, bravery, and femininity.”
Lidia Poet – A Bold Theme for the Short Program original source: oasport.it dd. 20th Octobre 2025 by Fabrizio [...]
“When I looked at the entry list before the competition, it was stacked with a strong field, so this result was completely unexpected for me.” Aleksandr Selevko on winning silver at Skate Canada 2025
Aleksandr Selevko Makes History with Silver at Skate Canada original source: sport.err.ee dd. November 3d 2025 by [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Malinin is the skater of the future. His technique is unique – there’s no way to compare him to any skater from the past. Right now, he has no rivals, and back then, there wouldn’t have been any either.”
Tatiana Tarasova: "Ilia Malinin Has No Rivals" original source: Sport24 View this post on Instagram [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “At one point in my career, I couldn’t manage to hold on to myself anymore. When you’re a two-time world champion and you take bronze, everyone says it’s great, but you’re still third. Let’s be honest, it’s not the result you want.”
Evgenia Medvedeva Reflects on Challenges Post-Pyeongchang Olympics original source: Sports View this [...]